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weather NWS severe Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV; Ritchie, WV July 22, 2026 at 2:08 AM

Flash Flood Warning

FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 115 AM EDT.

* At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen since late this afternoon. Many creeks and streams remain out of thei

Flooding in Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV; Ritchie, WV can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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